This year-around historic inn, is located on the Northern shore of Seneca Lake in Upstate New York’s wine country. The inn features breathtaking lake views, European elegance with manicured lawns and Italianate architectural design. The cozy fireplace suites are ideal in winter. A variety of guest rooms are available, from spacious town house style guest rooms to studio style suites. Built back in the early 1900s by the late Byron M. Nester, this property was built as a replica to the grand Lancellotti Villa in Frascati in Italy.
Smoke free premises. 29 kitchen units, some two bedrooms and condominiums. 3 stories (no elevator), interior/exterior corridors.

Guest Ratings

OVERALL GUEST SCORE

Excellent

Based on Ratings from 36 guests

Showing reviews 1 - 5 of 50

10.0

Anonymous

Exceptional

08-11-2017

Pros: Staff and grounds are amazing, as was the food quality and service. Can't say enough about the staff - just top-notch. And the hsitory behind the hotel is cool. Rooms are a little dated but that was part of the charm. Will definitely go back.

Cons: The food was great. The wait service was a bit on the inexperienced side. The piano music was not that pleasant

9.0

Anonymous

Wonderful

08-11-2017

Pros: It's old world charm, the amazing breakfast, beautiful views and very nice staff.

Cons: The couch in the room was very old and needed to be replaced. The pool was not open yet.

8.0

Anonymous

Very Good

08-11-2017

Pros: Location and setting

Cons:

7.1

Anonymous

Good

08-09-2017

Good

Pros: Historic nature of property with beautiful grounds

Cons: Sleeping on a Murphy bed was uncomfortable

8.3

Anonymous

Very Good

08-08-2017

It was lovely... great place...

Pros: The grounds are amazing. Enjoyed the ambiance and Sunday brunch very much!

Cons: There were only stairs to the room (no elevator) . Pool was gorgeous but not heated- that was disappointing!!

10.0

Anonymous

Exceptional

07-25-2017

We had a lovely time.

Pros: We had a studio, but it had a pull down murphy bed and small kitchen. Every thing was clean and very comfortable. Close to all the wineries on Seneca Lake. The grounds were beautiful.

Cons: No spa on site. It was an Inn. Maybe for an older crowd.

8.8

Anonymous

Excellent

07-25-2017

Beautiful property

Pros: The grounds and location of the hotel were beautiful. The room was nice.

Cons: The stairway was narrow and hallways very narrow. But a valet is there to help with luggage up and down the stairway.

10.0

Anonymous

Exceptional

07-22-2017

Beautiful hotel in a beautiful...

Pros: Beautiful view of the lake. Beautiful grounds.

Cons: Continental breakfast was complimentary but not very good.

9.6

Anonymous

Exceptional

07-21-2017

Beautiful

Pros: Friendly staff

Cons:

8.8

Anonymous

Excellent

07-20-2017

Beautiful hotel in Geneva

Pros: Beautiful setting on the lake. Gorgeous Italian style garden. We were unlucky with the weather so couldn't use the swimming pool.

Cons: We were on the second floor no elevator. Should be for the price we paid. Very disappointed with the breakfast. They served half a croissant and half a bagel. The cereal was packet cereal nothing fresh. Had to pay extra for cappuccino or any hot food. They also expected us to tip the waitress - I have never experience this at breakfast. Expected for this high caliber hotel a better breakfast.

9.6

Anonymous

Exceptional

07-18-2017

Exceptional

Pros: Beautiful property

Cons: Outdoor pool isn't heated and weather was chilly while we were there, so we couldn't use the pool since it was so cold.

9.6

Anonymous

Exceptional

07-17-2017

Exceptional

Pros: Amazing setting. Felt like on a lake in Italy. Throwback. Got our teenaged children off devices playing croquet and bocci in their parterre garden. Tree swing, hammock, free boat ride....I could go on. Wonderful family weekend.

Cons: Breakfast buffet is a bit lacking....slow to refill food.

8.3

Anonymous

Very Good

07-07-2017

Very good

Pros: Food, setting on Lake Seneca,staff

Cons: Price was high for limited amenities, no elevator and extremely steep/long stairs

8.3

Anonymous

Very Good

07-06-2017

Very good

Pros: Beautiful historic property

Cons: No elevator

9.6

Anonymous

Exceptional

06-23-2017

beautiful, elegant facility with excellent...

Pros: pool is beautiful and large. Property is one of the best on the lake. breakfast was delicious and included in the price (even though the reservation said it was not!). Suite was beautifully appointed. staff very friendly and helpful. Indoor facilities very limited so glad the weather was good for outdoors. loved the "old-fashioned" lawn games. free pontoon boat ride was fun.

Cons: indoor facilities, but realize the space was limited.

9.2

Anonymous

Wonderful

06-18-2017

Gorgeous place to stay on...

Pros: The service staff is the best. They are very friendly and genuinely interested in having you happy with your stay. The free buffet breakfast, served outside, viewing the grounds, was good and the wait staff terrific. The room was actually a very small apartment with a full kitchen. The grounds are gorgeous, with a good size pool all the way down by the lake and plenty of yard games set up inside the boxwood hedges. It reminds me of the grounds on an old English estate. We intend to go back for dinner at a later date.

Cons: The Stickley furniture was elegant but there was only one full size chair in the common/living room. I mentioned this to the staff and they thanked me for bringing it up. They have probably already taken care of this.

8.3

Anonymous

Very Good

06-14-2017

Anniversary adventure

Pros: Quiet and quaint

Cons: N/A

9.6

Anonymous

Exceptional

06-12-2017

Beautiful place to stay

Pros: Staff very professional and helpful. Walking around the grounds and sitting by the lake were wonderful

Cons: Our room was on the third floor, and no elevator

9.6

Anonymous

Exceptional

06-09-2017

Exceptional

Pros: Everything is perfect, the courtyard, the room, the staff, the facilities and the location....will come back in one day for sure

Cons: Nothing

9.2

Anonymous

Wonderful

05-29-2017

A friend told us to...

Pros: Staff were superb. Only the Queensbury, in Glens Falls; the Queen Mary, out of Southampton; and Marc Meneau's Le Experience in Vezelay were comparable.

Cons: hard to say

10.0

Anonymous

Exceptional

05-26-2017

Nice experience after the upgrade.

Pros: The room was lovely, after we upgraded and the food superb.

Cons: I didn't like that booking.com booked us a 3rd floor room with a Pullman bed and did not inform us. Won't use bookin.com again.

10.0

Anonymous

Exceptional

05-24-2017

Geneva On The Lake....Exquisite.

Pros: The property is beautifully situated on the lake. You are able to sit outside in chairs or bring food and drink to sit at a table. It is manicured, quite and feels as if you are away in an isolated location with wonderful food and wineries just down the street.
The rooms were beautifully decorated, clean and comfortable. The staff was exceptionally nice and helpful. The complimentary breakfast was in a lovely dinning room that reminded me of places I had stayed in Europe. Everything was fresh and the presentation simply lovely.

Cons: Nothing

7.9

Anonymous

Good

05-22-2017

Wonderful weekend get-away!

Pros: We loved the quaintness. Not a "cookie cutter" hotel.

Cons: Furnishings were a little dated. Couch &amp; bed were not the most comfortable.

8.3

Anonymous

Very Good

05-20-2017

Nice anniversary

Pros: Property was very peaceful and beautiful. The staff there were very friendly and helpful. You felt like you were there only guest.

Cons: The bed was not very comfortable. Was not much to do there for May. I would love to come back in the summer.

10.0

Anonymous

Exceptional

05-05-2017

Beautiful place to stay

Pros: We went for our anniversary. Carol gave us a sizable dinner voucher and a bottle of wine. The food by chef Ryan was absolutely delicious. The waitress, Alexa was pure joy. Breakfast was included. It was delicious. Reanna was our waitress for breakfast. She was sweet and efficient. The property is beautiful. The room was very nice and comfy.The place was great

Cons: Only complaint was the Murphy bed. It was a bit hard.

10.0

Anonymous

Exceptional

05-02-2017

This is a beautiful hotel;...

Pros: The room was private. The staff was helpful. The Sunday brunch was delicious. The location and atmosphere are luxurious.

Cons:

9.2

Anonymous

Wonderful

05-02-2017

A Birthday venture &amp; bucket...

Pros: Situated right on Seneca Lake and looks as if property is extremely beautiful and well taken care of!

Cons: weather

10.0

Anonymous

Exceptional

04-18-2017

Exceptional

Pros: Bed was comfortable. Blanket was insufficient- we had to pull the bedspread over us to keep warm. The whole facility was well kept and the period furnishings were in good shape.

Cons:

10.0

Anonymous

Exceptional

10-24-2016

Top notch

Pros: Best time ever. From the front desk staff to all the wait staff; facilities are gorgeous

Cons: The weather;lol; it rained but that didn't stop us from enjoying the ambiance of the hotel

10.0

Anonymous

Exceptional

09-30-2016

Great hotel

Pros: Location is great . Hotel is extremely clean.
Breakfast was great with made to order .

Pros: All was good except the Murphy bed. Good location. Friendly staff. Good food. More of a quiet couples place to stay. Enjoyed our time there.

Cons: The murphy bed left a lot to be desired.

9.2

Anonymous

Wonderful

08-08-2016

European Feel - Very Elegant

Pros: Gardens and pool were magnificent. Continental breakfast was delicious!

Cons: The Murphy bed in our room was somewhat uncomfortable. Our suite was on the third floor with some stairs to climb and no elevator., but overall it was a beautiful, clean room with a nice kitchen and very comfortable!

8.8

Anonymous

Excellent

08-06-2016

A world away in Geneva

Pros: The grounds are beautiful! We enjoyed a romantic dinner in their on site, flower filled, restaurant while we listened to a pianist. Breakfast on the terrace is so relaxing as you can enjoy the garden and water view. The entire staff, both hotel and restaurant staff were top notch.

Cons: The room, though charming and comfortable , could use some updating.

9.2

Anonymous

Wonderful

08-03-2016

Superb

Pros: Pool, crochet, horseshoe game, bocce, use of bicycles, great restaurant on property. View of Seneca Lake. Location near to wineries, good restaurants, and other lakes.

Pros: The large pool, the elegant exterior of the building, the generally high quality of the food, free pontoon rides on Seneca lake, nice lounge, pretty dining room with live music, kitchen is part of suites, jacuzzi bath tub, lots of storage space, 1 sweet and efficient young server

Cons: Access to rooms (no elevators!! lots of stairs), generally small beds, very small bathroom, seedy looking corridors that are not air conditioned, rooms cosy but need updating, inefficient and often burly staff (smiling must be difficult), we heard the same CD in the restaurant 4 times in 2.5 days. No shower or restrooms near pool (pool is very far from main building), old and dirty looking pool furniture. WAY overpriced for what's on offer.

9.6

Anonymous

Exceptional

07-18-2016

great spot for a romantic...

Pros: Perfect anniversary spot, quiet and comfortable

Cons: Meal and room were excellent quality but a bit over priced.

6.7

Anonymous

Pleasant

06-24-2016

Not sure we'd stay here...

Pros: The grounds were lovely - the staff helpful. - the room comfortable

Cons: An elevator would be an improvement! We were on the third floor and climbing 39 steps every time we came back to our suite. I considered this exercise, my husband not so much!!

7.9

Anonymous

Good

06-01-2016

Pleasant overnight stay by lake

Pros: Lovely tranquil setting. Grounds pleasant for stroll. Room upgraded which was appreciated. Breakfast on outside terrace was very pleasant.

Cons: Poor welcome. Gym very small and ill equipped. Building layout as apartment blocks and not full country house to walk around in as may expect.

10.0

Anonymous

Exceptional

12-24-2015

A great place to spend...

Pros: We were celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary and were upgraded to a beautiful suite with a view of the lake. Also complimentary wine and chocolate strawberries awaited us on our arrival along with fresh flowers.